PRO COCOA Chocolate Masterclass by Cookery School at Little Portland Street

‘God forgive me, it melts ever so slowly on your tongue, and tortures you with pleasure,’ says Yvette Marceau in reference to the infamous chocolate truffles of the film, Chocolat. No truer word was ever spoken. And now, you have the opportunity to make your very own under the careful guidance of experts from Cookery School, known for their affiliation with sustainable chocolate sourcing.During your full day chocolate masterclass, you will learn about the intricacies of the chocolate process, including where the chocolate comes from and how to prepare and flavour it accordingly. You’ll also try out a number of professional techniques such as tempering, enrobing, shaping the fillings and decorating the chocolates with colourful ingredients. To start your day, you’ll be invited to a Cookery School breakfast, followed by a tasting of globally renowned chocolate brands such as Original Beans, Amadei and Valrhona. You’ll then get to create your very own truffles, ganache, rochers, discs and chocolate shapes before taking a well-deserved break.After a Cookery School lunch, you’ll continue to discover more about the artistry of chocolate-making, including moulding your own Easter eggs. On completion of the day, you’ll have a variety of chocolates to take home, as well as the recipes that you can recreate again.